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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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